What makes the difference between great leaders and the rest? I don’t think it is one thing, and not always the same thing for everyone, but I do think it is in transition. In the world before the 24/7 globally connected business world relentlessly coming at you, it...

You might remember the old adage, “the cobblers children have no shoes”. I have always been fascinated by this. Why do we ignore applying what we do so well to ourselves? Somehow, we build an expertise and then forget we have it when we need it most. That...

(Sung to the tune of “Oh! The Farmer and the Cow-man Should Be Friends” from the musical Oklahoma!) Oh! The Strategist and the Tactician should be friends! Oh! The Strategist and the Tactician should be friends! One likes to imagine the f’ture now,...

Some clues on how to be successful in business, sports, human centered design, life…. C.O.G. B.C.D. E + R = O As 2016 begins, I have been reflecting on these letters of the alphabet to consider how to engage in this year of discovery, growth and joy. I thought...

The heartbeat of a home is usually the kitchen table. It is where people gather around for meals, homework, coffee. It draws people in and it invites conversation. I have noticed that, just like a kitchen table is the pulse of a home, most innovation studios that are...